Kasetsart FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Mahasarakham SBT FC in their Thai League 2 encounter at the Kasetsart University Stadium on 14 October 2026. A brace from striker Somchai Wiset and a second-half strike from Thanawat Suksai sealed all three points for the hosts, lifting them into the promotion playoff places and leaving Mahasarakham to reflect on a missed opportunity to climb the table.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Kasetsart set the tempo with an aggressive high press that forced Mahasarakham into a series of early turnovers. The breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute when Wiset latched onto a through ball from midfield captain Nattapong Sriwichai and slotted calmly past the visiting goalkeeper. Mahasarakham responded well and equalised in the 34th minute through Anucha Promthep, who finished off a quick counter-attack with a low drive into the bottom corner. The parity lasted until the hour mark, but Kasetsart’s superior fitness and tactical discipline told in the final half-hour.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal: Somchai Wiset opens the scoring after a slick one-two with Nattapong Sriwichai.
• 34' – Goal: Anucha Promthep equalises for Mahasarakham with a composed finish from the edge of the box.
• 58' – Goal: Thanawat Suksai restores Kasetsart’s lead with a curling effort from 20 yards.
• 82' – Goal: Somchai Wiset seals his brace and the points, converting a penalty after a handball in the area.
• 90+3' – Save: Kasetsart goalkeeper Kittisak Boonmee denies Mahasarakham a late consolation with a strong one-handed stop.

Tactical Story

Kasetsart lined up in a 4-3-3 that morphed into a 4-2-3-1 when defending, with the front three instructed to cut off passing lanes to Mahasarakham’s deep-lying playmaker. The visitors tried to build from the back but were repeatedly frustrated by Kasetsart’s compact midfield block. After the interval, Kasetsart shifted to a more direct approach, targeting the space behind Mahasarakham’s advanced full-backs. That adjustment paid immediate dividends for Thanawat’s goal and forced the away side into a series of desperate challenges, one of which led to the late penalty.

Standout Players

Somchai Wiset was the undisputed man of the match, his two goals taking his season tally to seven in Thai League 2. His movement between the lines constantly unsettled Mahasarakham’s centre-back pairing. Thanawat Suksai controlled the tempo in midfield and added a goal to his growing reputation as one of the division’s most creative young players. For Mahasarakham, Anucha Promthep was a rare bright spark, his equaliser a reward for relentless running, but he was starved of service after the break.

Thai League 2 Standings Impact

The win moves Kasetsart FC up to fourth in the Thai League 2 standings, level on points with the third-placed side and just three behind the automatic promotion spots. Mahasarakham SBT FC remain in 11th, six points clear of the relegation zone but now without a win in their last three matches. The head-to-head record between the two clubs now favours Kasetsart, who have won two of the last three meetings.

Next Up

Kasetsart FC travel to face Nakhon Si United on 21 October, while Mahasarakham SBT FC host Phrae United the same day, hoping to rediscover the form that earned them a strong start to the campaign.